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News articles published on concordville.orgen-usThu, 24 May 2018 13:10:59 GMTCompany handles two events at Garnet ValleyIncident Newshttp://www.concordville.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=183
183Station 59 Watch DeskWed, 23 May 2018 15:08:59 EST
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This morning Concordville participated in two events for Garnet Valley Schools.Engine 592 attended a career day at the Middle School and spoke to the students about the careers that go into designing fire apparatus, sprinkler systems, fire investigators and bring a firefighter. Rescue, Ambulance, MICU, Utility and Command 59 participated in the annual SADD mock accident at the High School. The senior class was shown a demonstration of what happens at a motor vehicle accident; this accident was caused by drinking and driving and results in two fatalities. The speaker also warned the students of the dangers of texting and driving.Assisting with the mock accident were Bethel Township Hose Company and Bethel Police, Riddle Paramedics, Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks, Pagano Funeral Home and Luongo’s Towing.
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182Assistant Chief Bob VasekWed, 23 May 2018 08:32:39 EST
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On Sunday afternoon the Fire Department was dispatched to a reported accident injuries unknown. Upon arrival the crews from Rescue 59 and MICU 59 found a single vehicle accident involving a PECO electric poll. There were no injuries for this accident. The fire company was on location for approximately 45 minutes.
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181Assistant Chief Bob VasekWed, 23 May 2018 08:32:20 EST
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This year we placed into service a new pumper to replace our "first out" response unit for most fire incidents. Engine The new Engine 592 is a 2017 Seagrave Maurader Type II Pumper. Seating for 6 firefighters. 2000 gpm pump and 1000 gallons of water. 6 pre-connected 1.75 inch and 1 2.5 inch hand lines. The engine will carry a full complaint of engine company equipment as well as CO meters, medical and AED. The pictures included in this news story show the first fire incident for the new pumper. Thursday evening May 10th the Fire Department was dispatched to a dumpster fire located in the Concord industrial park. When Engine 592 arrived the crew found a dumpster well involved with an possible fire exposure to the building. The next week, Friday May 18th the fire department was alerted to a fire across the parking lot in a wood working business. The fire turned out to be a compressor fire located in the basement which caused heavy smoke condition on both floors of the business. Both fires were extinguished quickly with no injures.
]]>Senator Killions Annual children's dayIncident Newshttp://www.concordville.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=180
180Assistant Chief Bob VasekWed, 23 May 2018 08:32:00 EST
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Concordville Fire Company assisted with Senator Tom Killion's annual Kids Fun Fair again this year. This event was located at the BYC Field House located on the grounds of the Concord Township Building on Thornton Road. Concordville Fire Company's MICU 59 a Paramedic Ambulance staffed by Riddle Hospital Paramedics and EMTs as well as Concordville's Engine 592. were available for children and their families to tour. In addition to the fire company, Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware County Sheriffs Office, Chester City Fire Prevention unit which brought a smoke trailer for the children to experience smoke conditions for safe exiting in the event of an actual fire. Delaware County Emergency Communications van was aslo on site to be toured by the families attending the event.
]]>Glen Mills Schools celebrates Career DayIncident Newshttp://www.concordville.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=179
179Assistant Chief Bob VasekTue, 01 May 2018 15:20:59 EST
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Concordville Fire Company again took part in Glen Mill's School career day on Thursday April 26. Concordville Fire Companies members attending were Fred Field, Retired Township Fire Marshal and Past Fire Chief, Nick Clark, Firefighter, Mattao Bertino Firefighter, and Pat Farley, Firefighter. The team explained the combination Volunteer and Career firefighting opportunities available at the fire station. Training, equipment and career paths were explained to the students. Businesses from across the Delaware Valley joined our team in making the students aware of the opportunities available to them. Nick Clark and Mattao Bertino explain today's fire service equipment and structural fire fighting turn out gear.
]]>Bill Cloud honored for 70 years of active service to Concordville Fire CompanyIncident Newshttp://www.concordville.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=178
178Assistant Chief Bob VasekMon, 16 Apr 2018 08:36:07 EST
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On Thursday evening April 12th, President Lee Weersing presented Bill Cloud with a pin commemorating 70 years of active service to the Concordville Fire & Protective Association. The members of Concordville Fire Company wish to thank Bill for his years of dedicated service to Concordville. President Lee Weersing presenting Bill with his 70 year pin.Member of Concordville Fire Company honoring Bill Cloud on his 70th year of active status with Concordville.
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177Station 59 watch deskWed, 04 Apr 2018 11:24:54 EST
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On Saturday March 31st 2018 Company 59 responded to Birmingham Township for a report outside investigation possible hazardous materials incident. After investigation it was found to be a non hazardous substance that had been put out for trash and there is no danger to the community. Rescue 59Chester County Haz Mat 15Crews from Haz Mat 15 investigating and making sure there was no danger
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176Station 59 WatchdeskMon, 12 Mar 2018 10:40:31 EST
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Thank you to Lauren and Emma Penot who stopped in the station on Sunday afternoon to drop off some goodies in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff of Parkland School #honor17
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175Station 59 Watch DeskTue, 16 Jan 2018 09:42:13 EST
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Happy New Year from all of us at Concordville.2017 found us to be very busy. We answered 989 fire responses and a combined total of 3351 EMS calls. While the fire totals were not at an all time high, it was an increase from 2016.Our first task for the New Year will be placing our new 2017 Seagrave Marauder engine into service. This piece will be known as Engine 592 and will be the first out piece on a majority of our fire responses.We are also looking forward to replacing two of our ambulances this year. The ambulances are the busiest vehicles in the station so frequent upgrades are necessary for us to provide a high level of EMS care to the community.Also in 2018 we will be celebrating 90 years of service to the community. We would like to thank our neighbors for their support and trust and are looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship for many years to come.To all of our followers on our social media we are glad to have you and we invite you to continue to follow us. As always we are looking for new members; all the training is provided and it’s a great way to give back to your community. Wishing you a happy and safe 2018!The Officers and Members of Concordville Fire and Protective Association
]]>The new Engine 592 DeliveredIncident Newshttp://www.concordville.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=174
174Deputy Chief Rob GriffinThu, 21 Dec 2017 08:59:17 EST
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On Friday December 15th we took delivery of the New Engine 592. Our salesman, Jim Shuster pulled up to the station as over a dozen members watched and Chief Nelling backed the engine into the building for the first time. The new Engine 592 is 2017 Seagrave Maurader Type II Pumper. Seating for 6 firefighters. 2000 gpm pump and 1000 gallons of water. 6 pre-connected 1.75 inch and 1 2.5 inch hand lines. The engine will carry a full complaint of engine company equipment as well as CO meters, medical and AED. Additional information will be posted as we prepare to put the Engine into service early in 2018.
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